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prop. n. A state in southern Germany. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. Of or pertaining to Bavaria. -- n. A native or an inhabitant of Bavaria. [ 1913 Webster ]

Bavarian cream. See under Cream. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ L. See Calvary. ] (Anat.) The bones of the cranium; more especially, the bones of the domelike upper portion. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. a statistical measure of the relationship of two variables, formed by multiplying the difference of each variable from its mean, both variables being measured at the same time, and averaging all such products. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

n. (Higher Alg.) A function involving the coefficients and the variables of a quantic, and such that when the quantic is lineally transformed the same function of the new variables and coefficients shall be equal to the old function multiplied by a factor. An invariant is a like function involving only the coefficients of the quantic. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. invariabilité. ] The quality of being invariable; invariableness; constancy; uniformity. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. in- not + variable: cf. F. invariable. ] Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable; always uniform. [ 1913 Webster ]

Physical laws which are invariable. I. Taylor.

-- In*va"ri*a*ble*ness, n. -- In*va"ri*a*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Math.) An invariable quantity; a constant. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. Always; in every case. [ PJC ]

n. (Math.) The property of remaining invariable under prescribed or implied conditions. J. J. Sylvester. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Math.) An invariable quantity; specifically, a function of the coefficients of one or more forms, which remains unaltered, when these undergo suitable linear transformations. J. J. Sylvester. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Same as magnetic declination. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

{ } a. Of or pertaining to an ovary. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Chem.) Having one degree of freedom or variability. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. Invariable. Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]

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n. [ Cf. F. variabilité. ] 1. The quality or state of being variable; variableness. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Biol.) The power possessed by living organisms, both animal and vegetable, of adapting themselves to modifications or changes in their environment, thus possibly giving rise to ultimate variation of structure or function. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. variabilis: cf. F. variable. ] 1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lest that thy love prove likewise variable. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

His heart, I know, how variable and vain! Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Variable exhaust (Steam Eng.), a blast pipe with an adjustable opening. --
Variable quantity (Math.), a variable. --
Variable-rate mortgage (Finance), a mortgage whose percentage interest rate varies depending on some agreed standard, such as the prime rate; -- used often in financing the purchase of a home. Such a mortgage usually has a lower initial interest rate than a fixed-rate mortgage, and this permits buyers of a home to finance the purchase a house of higher price than would be possible with a fixed-rate loan. --
Variable stars (Astron.), fixed stars which vary in their brightness, usually in more or less uniform periods. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Changeable; mutable; fickle; wavering; unsteady; versatile; inconstant. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Math.) A quantity which may increase or decrease; a quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, x and y are variables. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Naut.) (a) A shifting wind, or one that varies in force. (b) pl. Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts. [ 1913 Webster ]

Independent variable (Math.), that one of two or more variables, connected with each other in any way whatever, to which changes are supposed to be given at will. Thus, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, if arbitrary changes are supposed to be given to x, then x is the independent variable, and y is called a function of x. There may be two or more independent variables in an equation or problem. Cf. Dependent variable, under Dependent. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality or state of being variable; variability. James i. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a variable manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. variantia. ] 1. The quality or state of being variant; change of condition; variation. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Difference that produces dispute or controversy; disagreement; dissension; discord; dispute; quarrel. [ 1913 Webster ]

That which is the strength of their amity shall prove the immediate author of their variance. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Law) A disagreement or difference between two parts of the same legal proceeding, which, to be effectual, ought to agree, -- as between the writ and the declaration, or between the allegation and the proof. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Statistics) The expected value of the square of the deviation from the mean of a randomly distributed variable; the second moment about the mean. This is also the square of the standard deviation. [ PJC ]

At variance, in disagreement; in a state of dissension or controversy; at enmity. “What cause brought him so soon at variance with himself?” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. varians, p. pr. of variare to change: cf. F. variant. See Vary. ] 1. Varying in form, character, or the like; variable; different; diverse. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Changeable; changing; fickle. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

He is so variant, he abit [ abides ] nowhere. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. variante. ] Something which differs in form from another thing, though really the same; as, a variant from a type in natural history; a variant of a story or a word. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. & i. [ L. variatus, p. p. of variare. See Vary. ] To alter; to make different; to vary. [ 1913 Webster ]